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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,809 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,060 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,425 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,298 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,779 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 13,997 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (10,809 students vs. 2,189 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 197.5% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Delaware Valley University than Rutgers University Newark ($40,680.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Delaware Valley University ($17,425 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware Valley University are 2.1% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($14,750 vs. $15,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 85.6% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($30,241 vs. $16,298)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 36 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Rutgers University-Newark (78.7%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Delaware Valley University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Delaware Valley University and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Delaware Valley University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $23,100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $43,100)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $3,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/